Across
- 2. _______drugs, Medications that have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs but are typically sold at lower prices once patent protections expire
- 4. _______finance, Funds allocated to help vulnerable countries adjust to the adverse effects of climate change, such as building resilient infrastructure
- 5. _______safety net, Government programs designed to provide a minimum level of income, service, or support for disadvantaged individuals
- 7. _______ compensation, Financial reparations sought by countries severely affected by climate change, often from nations with higher historical greenhouse gas emissions
- 8. _______illness, A disease that is incurable and expected to lead to the patient's death within a relatively short period
- 11. _______system, A legal framework that grants inventors exclusive rights to their inventions for a certain period, preventing others from making, using, or selling the invention without permission
- 12. _______effect, A strategy where local activists appeal to international allies or institutions to pressure their own governments when domestic avenues are blocked
Down
- 1. _______interests, Individuals or organizations with a strong interest in maintaining or influencing a situation to their advantage, often financially
- 3. The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering; also known as assisted dying
- 6. Legal actions taken to hold governments or corporations accountable for contributing to climate change or failing to mitigate its effects
- 7. _______disobedience, Nonviolent actions that intentionally break laws or norms to protest policies or injustices
- 9. The right or condition of self-governance; in this context, a patient's ability to make independent decisions about their own body and life
- 10. The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government, often by special interest groups